Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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