Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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