Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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