Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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