Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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