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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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