Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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