Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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