Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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