Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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