Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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