Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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