Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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