Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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