Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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