Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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