Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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