Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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