Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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