Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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