Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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