Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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