Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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