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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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