Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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