Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education