Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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