Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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