Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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