Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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