Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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