Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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