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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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