Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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