Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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