Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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