Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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