Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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