Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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