Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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