Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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