Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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