Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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