Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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