Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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