Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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