Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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