Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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