Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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