Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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