Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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