Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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