Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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