Learn more about the scholarly 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 (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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