Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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