Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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