Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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