Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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