Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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