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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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