Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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