Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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