Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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