Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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