Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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