Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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