Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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