Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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