Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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