Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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