Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different 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 organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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