Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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