Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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