Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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