Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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