Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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