Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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