Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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