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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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