Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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