Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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