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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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