Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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