Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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