Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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