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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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