Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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