Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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