Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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