Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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