Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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