Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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