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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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