Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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