Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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