Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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