Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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