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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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