Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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