Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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