Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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