Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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