Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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