Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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