Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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