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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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