Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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