Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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