Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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