Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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