Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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