Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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