Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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