Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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