Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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