Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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