Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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