Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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