Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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