Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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