Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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