Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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