Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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