Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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