Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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