Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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