Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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