Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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