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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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