Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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