Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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