Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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