Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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