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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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