Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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