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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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