Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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