Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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