Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices