Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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