Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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