Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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