Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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