Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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