Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit