Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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