Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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