Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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