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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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