Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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