Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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