Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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