Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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