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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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