Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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