Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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