Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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