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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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