Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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