Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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