Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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