Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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