Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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