Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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