Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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