Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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