Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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