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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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