Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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