Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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