Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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