Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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