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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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