Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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