Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What 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 organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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