Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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