Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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