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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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