Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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