Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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