Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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