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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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