Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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