Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs