Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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