Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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