Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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