Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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