Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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