Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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