Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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