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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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