Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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