Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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