Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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