Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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