Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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