Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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