Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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