Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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