Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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