Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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