Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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