Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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