Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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