Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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