Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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