Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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