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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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