Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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