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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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