Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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