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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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