Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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