Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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