Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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