Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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