Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the 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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