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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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