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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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