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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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