Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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