Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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