Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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