Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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