Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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