Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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