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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee 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 MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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