Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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