Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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