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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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