Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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