Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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