Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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