Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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