Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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