Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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