Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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