Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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