Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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