Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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