Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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