Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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