Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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