Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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