Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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