Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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