Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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