Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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