Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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