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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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