Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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