Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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