Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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