Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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