Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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