Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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