Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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