Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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