Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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