Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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