Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners 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 a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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