Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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