Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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