Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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