Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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