Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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