Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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