Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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