Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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