Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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