Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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