Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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