Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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