Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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