Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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