Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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