Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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