Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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