Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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