Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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