Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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