Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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