Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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