Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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