Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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