Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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