Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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