Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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