Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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