Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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