Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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