Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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