Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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