Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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