Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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