Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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