Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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