Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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