Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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