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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources