Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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