Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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