Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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