Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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