Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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