Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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