Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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