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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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