Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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