Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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