Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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