Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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