Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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