Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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