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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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