Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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