Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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