Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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