Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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