Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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