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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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