Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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