Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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