Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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