Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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