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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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