Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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