Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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