Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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