Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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