Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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