Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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