Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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