Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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