Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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