Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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