Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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