Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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