Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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