Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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