Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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