Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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