Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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