Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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