Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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