Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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