Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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