Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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