Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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