Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? 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 motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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