Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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