Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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