Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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