Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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