Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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