Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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