Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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