Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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