Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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