Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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