Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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