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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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