Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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