Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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