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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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