Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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