Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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