Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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