Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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