Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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