Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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