Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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