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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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