Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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