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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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