Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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