Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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