Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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