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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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