Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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