Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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