Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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