Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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