Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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