Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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