Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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