Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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