Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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