Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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