Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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