Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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