Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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