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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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