Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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