Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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