Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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