Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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