Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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