Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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