Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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