Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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