Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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