Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about 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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