Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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