Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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