Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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