Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books