Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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