Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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