Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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