Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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