Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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