Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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