Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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