Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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