Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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