Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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