Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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