Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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