Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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