Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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