Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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