Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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