Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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