Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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