Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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