Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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