Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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