Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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