Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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