Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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