Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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