Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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