Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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