Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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