Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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