Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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