Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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