Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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