Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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