Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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