Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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