Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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