Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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