Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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