Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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