Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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