Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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