Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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