Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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