Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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