Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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