Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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