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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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