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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating 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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