Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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