Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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