Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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