Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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