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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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