Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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