Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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