Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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