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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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