Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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