Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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