Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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