Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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