Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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