Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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