Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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