Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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