Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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