Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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