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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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