Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key 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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