Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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