Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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