Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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