Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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