Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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