Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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