Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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