Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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