Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For College Credit