Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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