Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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