Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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