Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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