Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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