Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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