Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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