Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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