Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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