Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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