Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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