Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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