Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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