Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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