Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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