Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education