Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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