Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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