Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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