Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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