Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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