Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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