Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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