Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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