Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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