Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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